Aaron Rodgers stands by Tom Brady amid Deflategate controversy

GREEN BAY, WI - NOVEMBER 30: Tom Brady #12 of the New England Patriots (R) congratulates fellow quarterback Aaron Rodgers #12 of the Green Bay Packers after their game at Lambeau Field on November 30, 2014 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Patriots 26-21. (Photo by Brian D. Kersey/Getty Images)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has become one of professional sports' most polarizing figures since his role in the Deflategate scandal. Some say he's a cheater; others still see him as a hero.

"Tom's a buddy, and he's going through some stuff right now. I'm sure we'll have resolution here pretty soon," Rodgers said, per WEEI. "I don't know enough about it to make any comment on [Deflategate]. But Tom's a buddy, and I'd like to see it get figured out before the season."

Even though Rodgers refused to comment on the scandal itself, he did go into detail about the bond he shares with Brady as a starting quarterback in the NFL and the face of a franchise.

"There's only 32 of us," Rodgers said, via WEEI. "[There are] a lot of expectations. A lot of adversity. We also have a great opportunity and platform to make a difference. I think you realize how difficult it is to play the position, the stuff you deal with every single day. You wear a lot of hats, as a leader, as an encourager. As a supporter. As a cheerleader. Disciplinarian. You lead from a lot of different vantage points. It's also really thrilling. You know what those guys are going through and it's fun to get to know some of the guys."

Brady and Rodgers are two of the best quarterbacks in the game today. Between them, they have 14 Pro Bowl bids, four All-Pro selections, four NFL Most Valuable Player awards, five Super Bowl victories and four Super Bowl MVP honors.